A recent survey in Germany revealed that senior physicians in hospitals spend more time on administrative tasks than on direct patient care, with only 2.5 hours per day devoted to patient care. This has led to deficits in resident training and personal development, as well as a shortage of physicians in hospitals. The excessive bureaucracy also results in additional burden on remaining employees. Many physicians lack resources for continuing education. The survey highlighted the need to reduce bureaucracy in healthcare to focus more on patient care. Policymakers and delegates at the German Medical Congress called for measures to address this issue.
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German Doctors Spend Three Quarters of Each Day on Paperwork
